Onam Puja celebrates the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali, marked in Kerala with elaborate flower rangoli (pookalam), feasts, and prayers of gratitude and welcome.
90 min Physical Festival Pujas
Why perform Onam Puja?
Welcomes King Mahabali's mythical annual homecoming
Expresses gratitude for a prosperous harvest
Celebrates a cherished regional cultural and devotional tradition
When should Onam Puja be performed?
Observed during the Malayalam month of Chingam (typically August-September), over a ten-day festival period.
How is Onam Puja performed?
Pookalam
An elaborate flower rangoli is created daily, growing more intricate through the festival.
Puja & Prayers
Prayers are offered welcoming King Mahabali and expressing gratitude.
Onam Sadya
A grand traditional feast (Sadya) is prepared and shared with family.
Items needed (Samagri)
Fresh flowers for the pookalam
Traditional items for the Onam Sadya feast
A diya and incense
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pookalam?
It's an intricate flower carpet created at the entrance of homes during Onam, growing larger and more elaborate each day of the festival.
Is Onam a religious or harvest festival?
It carries both devotional significance, honoring King Mahabali's legend, and harvest-festival gratitude, celebrated widely across Kerala.
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